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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,211.69, 25,821.64 and 6,681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,211.69, 25,821.64 and 6,681.97 is: 10,024.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,211.69 : 25,821.64 = 6,681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,211.69/25,821.64 = 6,681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,211.69x = 25,821.64 × 6,681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,211.69x = 172,539,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,539,354.25/17,211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.54

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